Asia News - Page 78
Thai-Japanese Venture Bets on Casino Resort
19 October 2005
International News Brief: A Thai-Japanese joint venture report a 10-year, 135-billion-baht development plan to build a floating Phuket Bay International City.
Harrah's Signs Deal with Paris Art Gallery19 October 2005
nternational News Brief: Harrah’s Entertainment and Keppel Land have turned to the Centre Pompidou of Paris to boost the cultural quotient of their integrated Singapore resort proposal.
Government Drops Plan for Surcharge on Gaming Revenues of Integrated Resorts18 October 2005
International News Brief: There will be no 50 per cent cap on casino revenue for the integrated resorts.
Macau on Course for Record Turnover18 October 2005
International News Brief: Gaming receipts for Macau's casinos reached 2.8 billion USD for the first six months of the year, government figures showed, setting the territory on course for a year of record gambling turnover.
Las Vegas Sands Plans Nongaming Venture Near Macau18 October 2005
Las Vegas Sands Corp. signed an agreement with the city of Zhuhai to master plan a 1,300-acre parcel with nongaming attractions, such as resort villas, golf courses and a marina.
Singapore Casino Bill Open for Public Discussion17 October 2005
International News Brief: The Singapore government has released the Casino Control Bill released on Monday for public discussion.
Singapore Drafts Casino Control Bill14 October 2005
International News Brief: A Casino Control Bill has been drafted to regulate the casino gaming industry in Singapore.
Singapore Launches Problem Gambler Website13 October 2005
International News Brief: Singapore has launched a website for problem gamblers as part of the government's plan to address concerns over a possible rise in bankruptcies and gambling addiction, four years ahead of the scheduled opening of two casinos.
Ex-Jueteng Workers Asked to Not Collect Bets13 October 2005
International News Brief: The Philippine National Police in Pampanga is discouraging former jueteng bet collectors from acting as agents of Lotto and Easy-Two bettors.
Casino Proposed for Ho Chi Minh12 October 2005
International News Brief: A lawmaker in Vietnam’s commercial hub Ho Chi Minh City has proposed that the city should build a casino dedicated to serving foreigners.
Casino Resort Planned for Philippines12 October 2005
International News Brief: A Korean investor is building a Twin Tower hotel, called Subic Paradise Condominium Hotel and Casino, together with a Retirees’ Village inside the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority.
South Korean Gambling Figures Released4 October 2005
International News Brief: A total of 270,190 people have lost 681.5 billion won gambling in a local casino from October 2004 to July this year, an opposition lawmaker claimed Tuesday.
Steve Wynn's prospects in Singapore, Station Casinos' Plans in Reno and More3 October 2005
Steve Wynn exudes a quiet confidence about his company's chances of landing a highly sought-after license to develop a casino in Singapore.
SMG Added to Keppel-Harrah's Bid30 September 2005
International News Brief: Singapore's Keppel Land Ltd. and U.S.-based Harrah's Entertainment Inc. Thursday said they have added SMG Worldwide as a partner in their bid to build and operate the city-state's first casino resort.
Malaysian Government Releases Gambling Numbers29 September 2005
News Brief: The Malaysian government collected more than RM7 billion in taxes from gambling activities between 2001 and 2004, according to the finance ministry.
Chinese Bookie Sentenced29 September 2005
International News Brief: The organizer of an illegal online football gambling site has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison by the Beijing No 1 Intermediate People's Court.
Genting Highlands Gets Makeover28 September 2005
International News Brief: Genting Highlands, Malaysia's oldest casino resort, is undergoing an image revamp in its bid to out-do increasing competition.
Chinese Officials Seek Advice From UNLV Tourism Faculty28 September 2005
Chinese officials are looking to nab some serious American trade secrets.
Lottery to Replace Jueteng in Phillipines28 September 2005
International News Brief: Small town lottery, a legalized version of the illegal numbers games jueteng, masiao and loteng, is set to operate in various parts of the Philippines.
Macau Gaming Tax Rises26 September 2005
International News Brief: Macau's income from direct gaming tax rose 17.8 percent year-on-year in the first eight months, according to official statistics issued here on Monday.
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